Category Archives: Local News

A bill banning state pension funds from being used for investments in companies that build border walls appears to be headed nowhere. Consideration for Senate Bill 1751 was postponed Thursday after it...

TNT Pizzeria in Sullivan will host a fundraiser for the Windsor P.T.O. on Thursday, December 8th from 4:00-9:00 p.m. A portion of the night's proceeds from dine-in, carry-out and delivery orders will ...

Santa Claus is coming to town to Shelbyville on Saturday, December 10th from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center. Children of all ages and their families are welcome to stop in an...

Palm Terrace invites you to their Toys for Tots donation party, from 8:30-11:00 p.m. on December 10th at the Mattoon VFW. Your cover charge is a donation of a new-in-box/package toy, or cash. Music wi...

The Illinois State Police and EMS personnel are on scene at a fatal crash involving multiple vehicles on I-57 near mile post 238. Northbound lanes will be closed for an extended period of time. Northb...

If you enjoy delicious, home-cooked, breakfast foods and you are feeling in the holiday spirit don't forget to come and see Santa at the annual Santa Breakfast with the Hidsboro Fire Department. The F...

Mattoon Chamber's Winter Swing is part miniature golf and all fun! Golfers will be challenged by holes designed and built by each host location. Nine local establishments will be announced at a later ...

You have a chance to win a Yeti Tundra 65 cooler and a 32-ounce Yeti Tumbler, valued at nearly $430, with One Stop Community Christmas. Tickets are $10.00 each or 3 for $20.00 and your donation will b...

The Charleston Carnegie Public Library will host a Polar Express Pajama and Train car building party on Monday, December 5th, at 10:30am and again that same day at 5:15pm. Attendees will listen to a r...

Legislation to require state ID cards be issued to those who are released from Illinois prisons or juvenile detention centers has passed the House and Senate. Senate Bill 3368 was approved Thursday. A...